FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JX300 was announced 19 months after the 8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX300 matches up vs the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus 8000
JX300 | 8000 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the FujiFilm JX300
8000 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 8000
JX300 | 8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 and the 8000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and 8000.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern JX300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Alternative name | FinePix JX305 | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $110 | $380 |